Description: Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "A guide for how to be a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more accessible place"-- Publisher Description An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more accessible, inclusive place.An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and whatnotto do) andhow you can help make the world a more inclusive placeONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR- NPR, Booklist . "A candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation . . . Emily makes the intimidating approachable and the complicated clear."-Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty- The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled BodyPeople with disabilities are the worlds largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us-disabled and nondisabled alike-dont know how to act, what to say, or how to be an ally to the disability community.What are the appropriate ways to think, talk, and ask about disability? Demystifying Disability is a friendly handbook on the important disability issues you need to know about, including-. Recognizing and avoiding ableism (discrimination toward disabled people). Practicing good disability etiquette. Ensuring accessibility becomes your standard practice, from everyday communication to planning special events. Appreciating disability history and identity. Identifying and speaking up about disability stereotypes inmediaAuthored by celebrated disability rights advocate, speaker, and writer Emily Ladau, this practical, intersectional guide offers all readers a welcoming place to understand disability as part of the human experience.Praise for Demystifying Disability"Whether you have a disability, or you are non-disabled, Demystifying Disability is a MUST READ. Emily Ladau is a wise spirit who thinks deeply and writes exquisitely."-Judy Heumann, international disability rights advocate and author of Being Heumann"Emily Ladau has done her homework, and Demystifying Disability is hercandid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation. A teacher who makes you forget youre learning, Emily makes the intimidating approachable and the complicated clear. This book is a generous and needed gift."-Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty- The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body Author Biography Emily Ladau is an internationally known disability rights activist, writer, and speaker. She is the editor in chief of the Rooted in Rights blog, a platform dedicated to amplifying authentic narratives of the intersectional disability experience. She also co-hosts The Accessible Stall, a podcast about disability issues. Ladaus writing has been published in outlets including the New York Times, HuffPost, CNN, Self, Salon, Vice, The Daily Beast, Variety, and Marie Claire Australia. Her work is also included in the Criptiques Anthology and About Us- Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times. She has served as an expert source on disability issues for outlets including NPR, Vox, Washington Post, and Teen Vogue, and has been featured in a range of press outlets including Newsday, BuzzFeed, CBS News, and U.S. News & World Report. Details ISBN 1984858971 ISBN-13 9781984858979 Title Demystifying Disability Author Emily Ladau Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 176 Publisher Random House USA Inc GE_Item_ID:133068171; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. 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ISBN-13: 9781984858979
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Book Title: Demystifying Disability : What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
Number of Pages: 176 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
Topic: Personal Growth / General, Sociology / General, People with Disabilities, Children with Special Needs
Publication Year: 2021
Item Height: 0.6 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Family & Relationships, Social Science, Self-Help
Item Weight: 12.4 Oz
Item Length: 8 in
Author: Emily Ladau
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
